For the first time in the history of the United Nations, an Israeli citizen has been appointed to head a permanent committee within its halls.
In New York, on June 14 June, HE Ambassador Danny Danon, Israel’s permanent representative to the UN since the summer 2015, received 109 out of a possible 193 ballots for his candidacy to the General Assembly’s sixth committee, which deals with legal matters of international law. Danon’s appointment was supported by the Western European countries as well as the WEOG group.
“I am proud to be the first Israeli elected to this position,” uttered Ambassador Danon in an allocution after his election. “Israel is a world leader in international law and in fighting terrorism. We are pleased to have the opportunity to share our knowledge with the countries of the world.”
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Permanent Representation of Israel to the UN: http://embassies.gov.il/un/Pages/default.aspx
Ambassador Danny Dannon:
